Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
INDUSTRIAL STYLE
Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.
It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.
The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.
Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings.
On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.
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Style: Industrial
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Gray
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Maple Yellow
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Dining Table 'Nian' Made of Concrete and Steel (180cm)
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'NIAN' is a dining table
by Bentu Design
Table top: concrete
Table base: powder coated steel
4 sizes available:
- Small: 180 x 80 cm (H 74cm)
- Medium: 200 x 80 cm (H 74cm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Dining Table 'NIAN' Made of Concrete and Steel (200cm)
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'NIAN' is a dining table
by Bentu Design
Tabletop: concrete
Table base: powder coated steel
4 sizes available:
- Small: 180 x 80 cm (H 74cm)
- Medium: 200 x 80 cm (H 74cm)...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Williams Hairpin Writing Desk Walnut Pink
Located in Cincinnati, US
A thin, elegant and light desk that can be customized to any color desired. This handcrafted item perfectly blends industrial hairpin legs with a beveled wooden top. The irregular be...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Spanish Desk and Stool in Oak with Green Blue Patina, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Industrial Desk and Stool, Oak, Spain, 1930s
A lovely set composed by an industrial desk with Art Deco accents patinated in Jade green-blue color with the top in oakwood.
The small s...
Category
20th Century Spanish Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Oak, Pine, Wood
Industrial Design Metal Desk with Rolling Cart in Lacquered Metal, Germany, 2019
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Executive metal desk in classical industrial design style. The timeless essential form of the desk with rolling cart / trolley, creates a clear an...
Category
2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Cast Iron Drafting Table by A. Hoffman Co. 1910 Rochester, NY
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
1910 drafting table by A. Hoffman Co. blackened cast iron and steel with wood. Stamped "Peerless" "ROCHESTER NY" "A HOFFMAN CO". Cast iron tripod base. Fu...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial Design Rolling Cart/ Trolley Lacquered Metal for Office/Living Spaces
By GMD Berlin
Located in Berlin, DE
Rolling cart / trolley in classical industrial design style. The timeless essential form is adapted office and living spaces with different interior situ...
Category
2010s German Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Midcentury French Industrial Iron Shelving System with Wood Desktop
Located in Chicago, IL
1950s French midcentury industrial iron adjustable shelving system with wood desktop. Requires assembly. Provenance: Marché Paul Bert Serpette, Pari...
Category
1950s French Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Industrial Metal Base Garden Dining Table or Desk
Located in Sheffield, MA
These antique metal workbench saw horses have been adapted and made into a stylish dining table base. Partnered with a reclaimed teak wood top...
Category
19th Century American Antique Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table.
Beautiful patina on the base. Heavy custom made glass top with cable opening in the middle.
Impress...
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Early 1900s North American Antique Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
By Bolander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind industrial studio work table / desk.
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
By Bolander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a kind industrial studio work table / desk.
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Steel Base Table or Desk No Glass
Located in New York, NY
Steel base table or desk. Base is sturdy. NO GLASS with this listing only the base.
Category
1960s Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Dining Table 'Nian' Made of Terrazzo and Steel
By Bentu Design
Located in Paris, FR
'NIAN' is a dining (terrazzo version)
by Bentu design
Tabletop: White terrazzo
Table base: Powder-coated steel
Bentu Design's furniture derives its uniqueness from the simplicity ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Oak Printing Press Desk Design Hamilton Typesetters WorkShop
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Antique Hamilton of Two Rivers Wisconsin Industrial steel/oak type Ledge Worktable for Printers, Printmakers, or TypeSetting. Patina and wear to all su...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
19th Century Antique Drawer Set in a Contemporary Iron Base with Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial glass top table with graphic lettered top. The table began its life as a typeface tray in late 19th-century France. Having since ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Cast Iron Pedestal and Glass Industrial Dining / Work Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural cast iron pedestal base and glass Industrial dining / work table.
Beautiful patina on the base. Heavy custom made glass top with cable opening in the middle.
Impress...
Category
Early 1900s North American Antique Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Icon Table in Patinated Steel and Leather by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ICON Table works as a desk, conference table, or dining table and pairs with the ICON Chair in rope or leather sling.
(see separate listing)
It is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Refinished Metal Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Metal console table with beveled glass top, restored with a bare metal style finish.
(Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer).
Category
20th Century Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal
Bespoke Industrial Oak and Cast Iron Splay-Leg Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Bespoke cast iron, steel and oak splay-leg Industrial modern style desk, table / table base. Built and cast in the United States. Many wood species and finished are available for the...
Category
2010s American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel, Iron
Victorian Soapstone Laboratory Writing Desk Bohemian Rustic Farmhouse Steel Fire
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful example of 19th century Laboratory (Institutional, Academia) Furniture. Writing desk with pullout vulcanized surfaced writing board and single drawer.
Estimated weight: ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Soapstone, Brass, Steel
Sangre y Tanqueray: Table or Desk in Copper by TJ Volonis
By TJ Volonis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Title: Sangre y Tanqueray
Year: 2010
An outstanding dining table or executive-style desk constructed entirely of 1/2" copper tubing, featuring geometrically constructed legs that...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Copper
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
By Bolander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of a Kind Industrial Studio Work Table / Desk
Category
Late 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Antique A. Lietz Co. Maple Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table c.1940-1947
By A. Lietz Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A fully adjustable industrial drafting table with Maple wood top and cast iron base and knobs. Cast iron bases have the maker's mark on both sides. Two original metal labels o...
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Iron
Reply Architect Drafting Table Friso Kramer, Wim Rietveld Ahrend Cirkel, 1959
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Reply Dutch Design Architect drawing table designed by Wim Rietveld and Friso Kramer for Ahrend de Circel in 1959.
Design Classic, awarded with the "Signe d’Or".
The table top is fully adjustable by two rotary knobs, this table is in very good condition seen its age.
Dark Brown coated...
Category
1970s Dutch Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Vintage Industrial Steel Desk and Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made vintage industrial steel desk and chair, made in the Netherlands and dating from the 1950-60’s.
They are of super quality and are very functional. The des...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
Industrial desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Industrial desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage desks and writing tables created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include tables, case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial desks and writing tables made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original desks and writing tables, popular names associated with this style include Alexander Diaz Andersson, ATRA, GMD Berlin, and Bolander. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for desks and writing tables differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $188 and tops out at $57,492 while the average work can sell for $3,395.
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